Sensitive ear? What is this noise?

Question

I have this weird noise in my left ear. It doesnt sound like that ordianary buzzing noise u hear after a loud party and your trying to sleep. I woke up this morning for work and about an hour in it starting flipping out. It feels as if were more sensitive to the noise and making a different vibrating type of noise. Well my question is... anyone know why this is happening??! im scared i dont want to go deaf!

---some facts---

--got only 5 hours of sleep

--naturally listen to my ipod all the time

--My ac is loud at night when i sleep so i guess it doesnt give them a rest at all.. and im sure everyone needs some rest for their ears haha.

thanks for helping!?

Answer 1

I'm no doctor but hearing is one of my pet issues.  Your hearing is a relatively finite thing.  Meaning that the more noise you are exposed to the more hearing loss you will have over time.  Constant noises are worse than periodic louder noises.  So I would consider laying off the ipod for a while and keep the volume low when you do use it.  Avoid loud parties/concerts as this is guaranteed hearing damage.  Also consider ear plugs.  I used to take a lot of NSAIDS and over the years found my hearing became very sensitive to noise (in addition to other symptoms) as well.  See a doctor too but give your ears a break in the meantime.  I only wish I could take back the abuse I've given my ears in the past!!